USPP9497P - Heath plant named `Happy II` - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01H—NEW PLANTS OR NON-TRANSGENIC PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEM; PLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
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- This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of the Ericaceae family, named Erica persoluta ⁇ Happy II ⁇ by the assignee of the invention.
- This new and heather variety was discovered by the inventor as a seedling of unknown pollen and seed parentage growing in a cultivated field of Erica persoluta ⁇ Sunset ⁇ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,336.
- the new variety possesses the naturally compact growth habit of Erica persoluta ⁇ Sunset ⁇ , but was noticed because of its early and prolonged flowering habit. In this respect it is very similar to the patented plant variety Erica persoluta ⁇ Happy ⁇ --U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,650; Bruno Imazio, inventor; Bay City Flower Co., Inc. assignee.
- the new variety is particularly suitable for potted plant culture because of the ease and speed with which cuttings take root and its resistance to root diseases.
- FIG. 1 is a color photograph of a potted plant of the new variety illustrating the overall form and appearance of the plant in full bloom.
- FIG. 2 is a color photograph of a potted plant of the new variety just prior to the blooms opening.
- FIG. 3 is a color photograph of the open blooms.
- Girth Circumference of 14 month plants in 10 cm pots is 48.26 cm to 55.88 cm.
- Diameter Actual and average diameter of 9".
- Foliage Abundant, plant covered with small needle-like leaves.
- Hardiness Can tolerate temperatures from 28 to 100 degrees F.
- Rate of opening Rapid, commencing at the base of the inflorescence and progressing continuously to the tip.
- Petals Corroline flowers with inconspicuous sepals; R.H.S. 71 A.
- Size of bloom 4 mm long by 2 mm wide.
- Flowering habit Primarily in axiallary verticils and on short branches from the rachis, forming a vertical spike-like, paniculate raceme. Short branches terminate in single cluster from 1 to 6 or more flowers.
- Peduncle The length of the peduncle will vary depending upon the orientation of the branch and the light penetration into the plant. Measurements of the peduncle ranged from 0.5 cm to 3.0 cm. Distance is measured to the first branch encountered that has flowers.
- Branch length Usually 1.0 cm at bottom of infloresence and becomingprogressively shorter travelling up the rachis.
- Color.--Woody portion of rachis is R.H.S. 165 A; new growth is R.H.S. 60 A.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of heath plant named Erica persoluta `Happy II`, a seedling of unknown pollen and seed parentage, discovered in a field of Erica persoluta `Sunset`, which is distinguished from Erica persoluta `Happy` and all other varieties known to me by its ease of propagation, its resistance to root diseases, and the color of its flower.
Description
This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of the Ericaceae family, named Erica persoluta `Happy II` by the assignee of the invention. This new and heather variety was discovered by the inventor as a seedling of unknown pollen and seed parentage growing in a cultivated field of Erica persoluta `Sunset` U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,336. The new variety possesses the naturally compact growth habit of Erica persoluta `Sunset`, but was noticed because of its early and prolonged flowering habit. In this respect it is very similar to the patented plant variety Erica persoluta `Happy`--U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,650; Bruno Imazio, inventor; Bay City Flower Co., Inc. assignee.
The new variety is particularly suitable for potted plant culture because of the ease and speed with which cuttings take root and its resistance to root diseases.
The distinguishing characteristics of the new variety which differentiate it from Erica persoluta `Happy` and other varieties known to me are:
1. ease of propagation,
2. resistance to root diseases, and,
3. color of the flower.
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Characteristic
`Happy` `Happy II`
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Ease of Propagation
Average Above Average
Disease Resistance
Good Very good; resistant to
the root diseases
Pythium and
Rhizoctonia.
Bloom Color R.H.S. 78 B-78 C
R.H.S. 72 B
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Since the inventor's discovery of the new variety several years ago, in a commercial nursery in the Sunset Beach area of Watsonville, Calif., the assignee, under the direction and control of the inventor at a commercial nursery in Half Moon Bay, Calif., has asexually reproduced the new cultivar through successive generations by means of cuttings and has found that its distinguishing characteristics remain true from generation to generation and appear to be firmly fixed. Those characteristics are: ease of propagation, disease resistance and bloom color.
The accompanying drawings consist of color photographs that show the typical potted plant form, including the inflorescence and foliage. The colors are represented as truly as possible using conventional photographic procedures.
FIG. 1 is a color photograph of a potted plant of the new variety illustrating the overall form and appearance of the plant in full bloom.
FIG. 2 is a color photograph of a potted plant of the new variety just prior to the blooms opening.
FIG. 3 is a color photograph of the open blooms.
The following is a detailed description of the new variety with color designations made according to The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S.) Colour Chart, published in London, England. The following description is based on observations of optimally fertilized plants in 4" pots. The plants are 14 months of age from initial propagation and were grown outside under saran in a commercial nursery in Half Moon Bay, Calif., where the average day and night temperatures are 65 degrees F. and 55 degrees F. respectively in the summer and 55 degrees F. and 45 degrees F. respectively in the winter.
Origin: Seedling.
Parentage:
Seed parent.--Unknown.
Pollen parent.--Unknown.
Classification:
Botanic.--Erica persoluta `Happy II.`
Commercial.13 Happy II.
Form: Perennial, compact woody shrub.
Shape: Upright growth habit.
Height: 25.40 cm to 30.48 cm with an average of 26.04 cm for 14 month plants in 10 cm pots.
Girth: Circumference of 14 month plants in 10 cm pots is 48.26 cm to 55.88 cm.
Diameter: Actual and average diameter of 9".
Branching: Good with minimal pruning.
Growth: Naturally compact; stems become woody with age; stems strong and flexible.
Foliage: Abundant, plant covered with small needle-like leaves.
Size of leaf.--4 mm Long by 1 mm wide.
Shape of leaf.--Acerose like, convexed.
Character.--Sulcate.
Color.--R.H.S. 144 A.
Texture.--Smooth.
Hardiness: Can tolerate temperatures from 28 to 100 degrees F.
Size: Fully developed.
Length.--3 mm.
width.--2 mm.
Diameter.--2 mm.
Color: R.H.S. 27 C.
Rate of opening: Rapid, commencing at the base of the inflorescence and progressing continuously to the tip.
Petals: Corroline flowers with inconspicuous sepals; R.H.S. 71 A.
Blooming habit: Annually, early October through December.
Size of bloom: 4 mm long by 2 mm wide.
Flowering habit: Primarily in axiallary verticils and on short branches from the rachis, forming a vertical spike-like, paniculate raceme. Short branches terminate in single cluster from 1 to 6 or more flowers.
Shape: Urceolate.
Appearance: Santiny.
Flower color: R.H.S. 72 B.
Peduncle: The length of the peduncle will vary depending upon the orientation of the branch and the light penetration into the plant. Measurements of the peduncle ranged from 0.5 cm to 3.0 cm. Distance is measured to the first branch encountered that has flowers.
Pedicel: 2 mm.
Branch length: Usually 1.0 cm at bottom of infloresence and becoming progresively shorter travelling up the rachis.
Rachis:
Color.--Woody portion of rachis is R.H.S. 165 A; new growth is R.H.S. 60 A.
Strength.--Woody to supple; flexible.
Persistence: Blooms do not shed easily, remain long after the plant ceases to draw water.
Fragrance: Faint.
The outstanding economic and aesthetic characteristics of this new variety which distinguish it from other commercial varieties such as Erica persoluta `Heidi` and `Happy` are: flower color, resistance to root diseases and ease of asexual propagation.
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`HEIDI` `HAPPY` `HAPPY II`
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The
Plant
Height A 4" pot will
A 4" pot will
A 4" pot will
produce a plant
produce a plant
produce a plant
8" to 9" 13" to 15" high
10" to 12" high
high in 18 in 16 months with
in 16 months
months with little
minimal pruning.
with minimal
or no pruning. pruning.
Form Short, dense Same Same
appearing,
compact woody
shrub.
Shape Upright, stems
Upright, stems
Same
curving slightly to
curving slightly to
accommodate the
accommodate the
fullness of the
fullness of the
plant. plant.
Branch-
Naturally Ample, minimal
Same
ing generous, minimal
prunings (1-2)
or no pruning
necessary to
needed. encourage
branching.
Growth Upright but Same Same
naturally short
and branching
with woody
flexible strength.
Blooming
Annual, mid Jan.
Annual, early
Annual, early
Season to mid Feb. Oct. to mid. Jan.
Oct. to the
end of Dec.
Ease of
Average Average Above average
Propaga-
tion
Disease
Average Good Very good.
Resist- Resistant to the
ance root diseases
Pythium and
Rhizoctonia.
Foliage
Color R.H.S. 143 A R.H.S. 144 A R.H.S. 144 A
Size 3 mm Same 4 mm long,
1 mm wide
Shape Spike-like with
Same Same
stiff erect stems
and acerose
leaves
Quantity
Abundant Same Same
Bloom
Size 3 mm × 1.5 mm
3 mm × 2.5 mm
4 mm × 2 mm
Borne In clusters with
Same Same
terminal buds.
Shape Urceolate Same Same
Color R.H.S. 71C-71D
R.H.S 78B-78C
R.H.S. 72 B
Rate of
Rapid, pro- Same Same
Opening
gressive and
continuous
beginning at base
of stem and
progressing to tip.
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Claims (1)
1. A new and distinct hybrid plant variety of the Heath family substantially as herein shown and described.
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| US08/361,631 USPP9497P (en) | 1994-12-22 | 1994-12-22 | Heath plant named `Happy II` |
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| US08/361,631 USPP9497P (en) | 1994-12-22 | 1994-12-22 | Heath plant named `Happy II` |
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Owner name: BAY CITY FLOWER COMPANY, CALIFORNIA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:IMAZIO, BRUNO L.;REEL/FRAME:007293/0074 Effective date: 19941212 |